Multisport Skills

The best backpacking game is the one you don't have to carry.

See more—and have more fun—this winter with these gear and technique trips.

Take it easy in these 15 accessible, mellow areas for some of the best backcountry skiing in the Lower 48.

Learn how to find a great backcountry skiing zone and create a custom map with this guide to CalTopo.

Snow opens up new options for hauling gear, but that doesn’t always mean you should use them.

Who needs an off-season? Take on the challenge with Colorado mountain guide Jason Antin's top tips for alpine travel in the fourth season.

Triple the mileage with next to nothing on your back? A longtime hiker tries two-wheel camping to figure out the catch.

Steep slopes and snow make for fun—but hazardous—terrain. Bring the right gear to get to the summit and back.

Whether you’re visiting a mountain town or moving in, it’s only natural to want the natives to accept you. But how far out of your comfort zone are you willing to go to get there?

Learn more about what goes on beneath the surface by casting a line.

Can a landlubber learn to paddle—and like it?

Don’t let Mother Nature keep you inside. Take it from these pros who adventure rain or shine. With their tips, there’s no such thing as bad weather.

You don’t need a rope and harness to explore nature’s labyrinths. Fall is prime time in canyon country—take advantage of the dry weather and take your hiking to a new level.

Trading your boots for a boat? Heed these hints to makes sure you’re never up a creek without a paddle.

Savor the last warm days of the year by exploring these watery wilds by boat.

There’s no surer way to ensure a successful trip than hitting the mountains for charity.

Join the standup paddleboard craze and enjoy an above-water vantage for everything from rising trout to streamside wildlife.

Need an excuse to spend all day exploring an idyllic mountain stream? Grab a rod and get hooked on fly fishing with these 10 tips to get you started.

Start right with this bargain kit—helmet, harness, shoes, rope, and belay device—assembled by the editors of Climbing magazine.

This starter setup costs less than $1,300 and will last for years.

The best skiing helmets are equal parts warm, breathable, and streamlined—but you shouldn’t have to break the bank to get one. Our backcountry skiing expert rounded up the best brain buckets for an easy $100. Money in the bank!

Our backcountry skiing expert shares what he keeps in his pack for a day-long backcountry skiing tour—the 20 Essentials.

Learn to identify the terrain hazards of glaciers to stay safe in ice country.